In our Riga to Zagreb EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the smart #1 Pro by 18 minutes, completing the 1632km route in 19h 47min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 8 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 19h 47min (18 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 54min
- Energy: ~279 kWh
- Distance: 1632km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
20h 5min |
19h 47min |
| Charging time: |
1h 58min |
1h 54min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~294 kWh |
~294 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Norfa XL (15 min, 20% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland (12 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
Factory Annopol (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Hotel Górski (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Dobieszowice Zachód (15 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 7:
Signalbau (17 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 8:
Mosonmagyaróvár Süd (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
OMV (14 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 76% → 89%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (30 min, 11% → 81%)
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Stop 3:
Factory Annopol (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Hotel Górski (10 min, 11% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Dobieszowice Zachód (15 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Signalbau (16 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
Mosonmagyaróvár Süd (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
OMV (13 min, 11% → 57%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 18-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro on this 1632km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 54min vs 1h 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~279 kWh vs ~320 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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